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I am looking for anyone with knowledge regarding "gum disease" AkA receding gums. I was recently at the dentist and was measured as having some heavy duty pockets (7 and 8's). Not on all teeth, but a few. The crazy thing is that I have no cavities and...
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Hello all! A couple days ago, my boyfriend tested positive for HIV. Thankfully we had not performed unsafe anal sex. However, i did perform oral sex on him several times, with him ejaculating in my mouth at least once. From the research i have done online...
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Thank you for your reply
So the fact that i may have had gum disease at the time does not change that fact? What you are describing as "gum disease" is not the extreme kind.
An HIV concern.
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Gum disease & options? I have bad gum disease, if I have my teeth removed, will the problem go away? I have seen the hygenist many times, but my gums have receded badly, & I have constant pain in the teeth & gums.
Im frightened of having them removed,...
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Dentures are like wearing a pair of shoes, that are either to big or too ... .
If you have the teeth removed, then yes thats one way of getting rid of the pain but having dentures instead of your own teeth would be the start of a whole new set of problems .
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You cannot catch gum disease from anyone. It is not contagious. It is caused by growth of bacteria on teeth & gums. Bacteria are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance the mouth produces. If plaque isn't removed promptly, it builds up on teeth. ...
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MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.
http://news.yahoo.com/severe-gum-dis...1806091...
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Hi Guys,
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of gum disease in horses. My old pony is currently on loan and the lady had dentist out this week who has said as well as a loose sticky out tooth he has gum disease and offered no advice other than...
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We put some salt into an ice cream tub, a little water and then dip a sponge into this... .
It may make him a little extra thirsty but would be good for the gums.
He told us to wash his gums with salt water.
A little gum disease.
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The claim that gum disease is linked to heart problems or strokes doesn't hold up to serious scrutiny, the American Heart Association says.
For 20 years, researchers have reported a potential link between gum disease and atherosclerotic heart disease ...
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The article is here:
http://health.usnews.com/health-news...se-experts-say
Unfortunately good oral hygiene will not help cardiovascular health. This was a hot topic in dentistry for the last few years. How will this news affect the profession?
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The only real potential issue that I could see happening... .
As long as people want to actually keep their OWN teeth (and the vast majority of the patient's in my office seem to want to!) I don't think this will effect the profession very much, if at all .
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Hi
I have just returned from my first appointment with a hygenist at a hospital due to my gum disease. My gums took a turn for the worse last year after i stopped smoking. It surprised me but there is a logic to it. Also another unfortunate consequence...
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A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor and told me not to be put off my... .
I had receeding gums for years and would suffer from sensitive teeth, my dentist told me condition my gums stop receding and have had no trouble since.
Claymic.
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Advanced Gum Disease Hi Guys,
Well I went to the dentist for the first time in about 10 years and he told me that I have advanced gum disease, and to cure it i would need to go threw a procedure involving a ultra sonic instrument and some shots in my ...
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Peace,
Susan....
Re: Advanced Gum Disease I just had it done and paid the exact same price, but I had mine, but I don't know.
Re: Advanced Gum Disease Also might I add that the dentist said he would do the entire procedure at once.
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